Joseph Goodman Petitioner V Township Of Bingham Respondent

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Adjustment 

based on 

total sqft / 

adj price

land adj. from 

9.57 acres @ 

$10,785 X 

acre diff.

$25/sqft 

adjustment 

for 

buildings

Adjusted 

based on 

comps

10785

OWNER

Year Built

Finished 

Sq. Ft 

Bed/Bath

Property 

Acres

Number of 

Stories

Additional 

Building 

size sqft

2025 SEV

Suggested 

market price 

(SEV x2)

Price per 

Sq.ft

Notes: I converted and compared based off suggested market price (SEV X2) did comparisons in 

$/sqft. The market sets the cash price with sales.

1223 Wildcat Rd (Current Assessment

2024

2815

2 bed, 3 bath

9.57

1

0

$351,200

$702,400

Suggested comparable price is listed in bold after adjusting for sq. footage and acreage.

2659

3111 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI

2022

2944

11.11

1.5

(1) 1536

$244,800

$489,600

2944 sq.ft above grade, 48*32 pole barn. 2 car garage. Covered porch and deck.

adjustments

-16608.9

$472,991

$161

Adjusted for the acres but not the barn, then adj for sqft diff.

-45789

$427,202

4394 N Dewitt Rd

2021

3153

4 bed, 3 bath

20

1.5

0

$400,000

$800,000

adjustments

-112487.55

-$50,000

$637,512

$202

-99883.0163

$537,629

Class B Quality. Subtracted for the quality difference. 

1770 Wildcat Rd

2017

3208

4 bed, 3 bath

1.38

1.5

(1) 2400

$361,100

$722,000

Custom built barn, Cathedral ceilings, Better quality, Cement driveway, 2 fireplaces, Den

land and Barn adjustments

88329.15

-60000

-$50,000

$700,329

$218

Deducted $50k for quality difference and above average pole barn

-119850.593

$580,479

7880 S. Lowell Rd (Sale)

2000

3422

3 bed, 2 bath

2.02

1

(1) 864

$211,900

$423,800

adjustments

81426.75

$505,227

$148

1503 Wildcat Rd, St. Johns (Sale)

1995

2100

3 bed, 2 bath

13.09

1.5

(2) 3200

$248,000

$521,000

Implied comparative value is $192sqft = $492,473. 

-37963.2

-80000

$403,037

$192

Sale Price was the $521,000

107284.558

$510,321

1400 E Wildcat RD (Sale)

1998

2879

4 bed, 3 bath

1.17

1

(1) 448

$248,500

$415,000

Sale price was $415,000 SEV much higher than the sale price. 

adjustments

90594

-11200

$494,394

171.72

3 car garage, ranch, with full finished basement

-37779.3262

$456,615

$182

Avg. cost per sq. ft for comparable properties adjusted for acreage size 

Cost Analysis Method

Suggested property value removing E.C.F and figuring $7400/acre for land.

9.57 acres 

Our average per sq ft costs based on ECF adjustments.

Property Valuation based on the 2659 sqft @ .92 ECF

512104 x .92 = 

$471,135

 

471135

$541,943 / 2659 = $204 sq. ft

Land valuation @ $7400/acre per county

9.57ac X

$7400 = 

$70,818

$10,785 ac

103208

$574,343 / 2659 = $216 sq. ft

E.C.F (economic Condition Factor)

$541,953

574,343

1742 sqft 1st floor. 2 car garage. Offset with the barn. SEV more than the sale price of 395000

Cathedral ceilings, A lot bigger, All custom cabinetry, 3 Car garage. Went to state tax tribunal, 

assessor and everyone did analysis, assessment adjusted down $108,200 (21.2%)

$10785/ac used in assessment w/ ECF .92

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Joseph

M.I.

Last Name

Goodman

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1223 Wildcat Rd

City or Town

St. Johns

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48879

Telephone Number

5179274359

E-mail Address

Joe.goodman@live.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

1223 Wildcat Rd

City or Town

St. Johns

County

Clinton

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48879

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Bingham (CLINTON)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

This is our primary residence that we just built and based on our location we feel the SEV is severely inflated based on the actual cash value that we could sell it 

for now. The county ECF for our township was 0.9210 but a ECF factor of 1.17 was used during our determination. The current market and area wouldn't support 

a sale price of anything near what we have into the house to build it. We have compared our house against other competing properties in the area based on their 

current SEV values and sales of other properties to get a reasonable range of fair market value which is substantially lower than our current SEV value of our 

residence.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

1

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

030-015-200-010-01

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

351200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

351200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

575000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

287500

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Joseph Goodman

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel 

with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Joseph Goodman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002791

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 6, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Joseph Goodman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002791

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 6, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Joe and Meredith Goodman 

1223 Wildcat Rd 

St. Johns, MI 48879 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Court: 

Thank you for taking the time to review our 2026 property tax assessment. We recently 

completed construction of our home and are debating the SEV value being used. We 

appealed to the March board of review and received very little relief. We disagree with the 

current class qualification, land values, and the E.C.F used differs significantly from the 

county stated value for Bingham Township. Adjusting the class, ECF, and/or land value(per 

acre) used would drastically help align the total calculated property value with what we feel 

is the fair market value. 

To determine a fair market value, we analyzed comparable properties in our area that 

closely match our home in size, style, and location. We reviewed three comparable 

homes as well as three recent arm's-length sales within the St. Johns market. These 

properties provide a reliable picture of current market conditions for ranch-style homes 

similar to ours. I attached the spreadsheet comparing the relative data and adjusting for 

property differences and you will see the market shows a per sq. ft price much less than 

$200/sq.ft and using a number of even $216 sq.ft for our property it supports a fair market 

value of $575,000. 

Based on this data, the average market value indicated by the comparable sales 

supports a valuation of approximately $575,000 for a two-bedroom 2,649 square-foot 

ranch home in this area. We are on a large parcel of land, 9.57 acre, of which a majority is 

unbuildable low-lying wet area. This figure aligns with actual sale prices of similar 

properties and reflects what a typical buyer would reasonably pay in the current market for 

competing properties that would be for sale. 

We respectfully request that our assessed value be adjusted to reflect this market-

supported figure. A valuation consistent with comparable sales will ensure our assessment 

accurately represents true cash value. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Joe and Meredith Goodman

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03/25/2026 

10:33 AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

BINGHAM TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

2057 NORTH LANSING ST 

SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 

GOODMAN JOSEPH J & MEREDITH J 

1223 WILDCAT 

SAINT JOHNS MI 48879 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

19030-015-200-010-01 

1223 WILDCAT RD 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 15, T.7 N.-R.2 W., BINGHAM 

TWP, CLINTON COUNTY, MI DESC AS: BEG ON THE E-W 1/4 

LINE, S.89°40'11"E. 860.76 FT FROM THE W 1/4 CORNER OF 

SEC 15; TH N.00°06'04"W. 754.00 FT; TH N.47°48'13"E. 363.86 

FT; TH S.89°41'09"E. 180.00 FT; TH S.00°06'04"E. 1000.00 FT; 

TH N.89°40'11"W. 450.00 FT TO THE POB, CONTAINING 9.57 

ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/18/2021 

FROM 030-015-200-010-00; 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

"Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

19030-015-200-010-01 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

ASSESSMENT INACCURATE 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

360,400 

| 

[2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

351,200 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

[2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

360,400 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

351,200 

[2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forrus are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

L-4400 

1019 (Rev. 10-25) 

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is 

a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM: 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

BINGHAM TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

PARCEL CODE NUMBER: 19030-015-200-010-01 

2057 NORTH LANSING ST 

SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1223 WILDCAT RD 

To: 

0000243 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

RTT TD 11 CET 

PE 

PELE 

TUR 

UE TUTTE URE 

B [LUT 

EXEMPTIONS 

002*003*00243*****SCH 5-DIGIT 

” 

" 

0.00% 

GOODMAN JOSEPH J & MEREDITH J 

% Exempt 

As 

“Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

pad} 

1223 WILDCAT RD 

% Exempt As “Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

100.00%, 

SAINT JOHNS MI 48879-8109 

% Exempt As “MBT Industrial Personal”: 

0.00%, 

% Exempt As “MBT Commercial Personal:” 

0.00% 

Exempt As “Disabled Veteran 

or Surviving Spouse”: 

Od Yes Xx] No 

Exempt As “Qualified Forest Property”: Ol Yes x] No 

Exempt 

As “Development Property”: 

In Yes x] No 

Legal Description: PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 15, T.7 N.-R.2 W., BINGHAM TWP, CLINTON COUNTY, MI DESC AS: BEG ON THE E-W 1/4 LINE, S.89740'11°E. 860.76 FT 

FROM THE W 1/4 CORNER OF SEC 15; TH N.00706'04"W. 754.00 FT; TH N.47?248"13°F. 363.86 FT; TH S.89?41'09"E. 180.00 FT; TH S.00706'04"E. 1000.00 FT; TH N.89? 

4011"W. 450.00 FT TO THE POB, CONTAINING 9.57 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/18/2021 FROM 030-015-200-010-00; 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED As: 401 RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 402 RESIDENTIAL-VACANT 

" 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

The 

ch 

I 

2026 year eirsiotaairss or 

yous tax bil for the 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

| TENTATIVE AMOUNT| 

PRIOR YEAR TO 

YEAR: 2025 

YEAR: 2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

53,302 

360,400 

307,098 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

62,400 

360,400 

298,000 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV) 

62,400 

360,400 

| 

298,000 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN 2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? 

OJ Yes 

x] No 

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON:-New Construction, Market Adjustment 

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 

“Questions regarding the Nolice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to ihe following: 

Name 

Telephone Number 

Email Address 

CAMDEN LINDSEY 

(574) 209-1676 

BINGHAMASSESSOR@GMAIL.COM 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 

THE 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW IS IN SESSION WED MAR 11, 2026 3PM-9PM & THUR MAR 12, 2026, 9AM-3PM AT THE BINGHAM TWP HALL LOCATED 

AT 2057 N LANSING ST, ST JOHNS, MI - - - APPEAL OPTIONS - 

- - (1) SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT OR (2) APPEAL BY LETTER. 

FOR 

ASSISTANCE, TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, OR TO OBTAIN PROPER FORM (L-4035) FOR APPEAL IN WRITING, OR FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 

574.209.1676 OR EMAIL BINGHAMASSESSOR@GMAIL.COM

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Guidance regarding Form 1019, 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

Not less than 14 days before the first meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the 

property owner. 

Property taxes are calculated based on the Taxable Value (Line 1). State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied 

by the Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value. 

The Taxable Value number entered in the “Change from Prior Year to Current Year" Column, does not indicate a change in 

your taxes. The change in your tax bill is estimated above Line 1. 

Slate Equalized Valug is tho Assessed Value multipliod by the Equalization Factor, if any. Gtate Equalized Valua muet 

approximate 50% of market value. 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same as 

your 2026 State Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your

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Residen

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-002791

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: Tax tribunal supporting docs

Document Type: Attachments to Petition

Attachment File Name: 2026 Tax Tribunal Cover letter

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Adjustment 

based on 

total sqft / 

adj price

land adj. from 

9.57 acres @ 

$10,785 X 

acre diff.

$25/sqft 

adjustment 

for 

buildings

Adjusted 

based on 

comps

10785

OWNER

Year Built

Finished 

Sq. Ft 

Bed/Bath

Property 

Acres

Number of 

Stories

Additional 

Building 

size sqft

2025 SEV

Suggested 

market price 

(SEV x2)

Price per 

Sq.ft

Notes: I converted and compared based off suggested market price (SEV X2) did comparisons in 

$/sqft. The market sets the cash price with sales.

1223 Wildcat Rd (Current Assessment

2024

2815

2 bed, 3 bath

9.57

1

0

$351,200

$702,400

Suggested comparable price is listed in bold after adjusting for sq. footage and acreage.

2659

3111 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI

2022

2944

11.11

1.5

(1) 1536

$244,800

$489,600

2944 sq.ft above grade, 48*32 pole barn. 2 car garage. Covered porch and deck.

adjustments

-16608.9

$472,991

$161

Adjusted for the acres but not the barn, then adj for sqft diff.

-45789

$427,202

4394 N Dewitt Rd

2021

3153

4 bed, 3 bath

20

1.5

0

$400,000

$800,000

adjustments

-112487.55

-$50,000

$637,512

$202

-99883.0163

$537,629

Class B Quality. Subtracted for the quality difference. 

1770 Wildcat Rd

2017

3208

4 bed, 3 bath

1.38

1.5

(1) 2400

$361,100

$722,000

Custom built barn, Cathedral ceilings, Better quality, Cement driveway, 2 fireplaces, Den

land and Barn adjustments

88329.15

-60000

-$50,000

$700,329

$218

Deducted $50k for quality difference and above average pole barn

-119850.593

$580,479

7880 S. Lowell Rd (Sale)

2000

3422

3 bed, 2 bath

2.02

1

(1) 864

$211,900

$423,800

adjustments

81426.75

$505,227

$148

1503 Wildcat Rd, St. Johns (Sale)

1995

2100

3 bed, 2 bath

13.09

1.5

(2) 3200

$248,000

$521,000

Implied comparative value is $192sqft = $492,473. 

-37963.2

-80000

$403,037

$192

Sale Price was the $521,000

107284.558

$510,321

1400 E Wildcat RD (Sale)

1998

2879

4 bed, 3 bath

1.17

1

(1) 448

$248,500

$415,000

Sale price was $415,000 SEV much higher than the sale price. 

adjustments

90594

-11200

$494,394

171.72

3 car garage, ranch, with full finished basement

-37779.3262

$456,615

$182

Avg. cost per sq. ft for comparable properties adjusted for acreage size 

Cost Analysis Method

Suggested property value removing E.C.F and figuring $7400/acre for land.

9.57 acres 

Our average per sq ft costs based on ECF adjustments.

Property Valuation based on the 2659 sqft @ .92 ECF

512104 x .92 = 

$471,135

 

471135

$541,943 / 2659 = $204 sq. ft

Land valuation @ $7400/acre per county

9.57ac X

$7400 = 

$70,818

$10,785 ac

103208

$574,343 / 2659 = $216 sq. ft

E.C.F (economic Condition Factor)

$541,953

574,343

1742 sqft 1st floor. 2 car garage. Offset with the barn. SEV more than the sale price of 395000

Cathedral ceilings, A lot bigger, All custom cabinetry, 3 Car garage. Went to state tax tribunal, 

assessor and everyone did analysis, assessment adjusted down $108,200 (21.2%)

$10785/ac used in assessment w/ ECF .92

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Joseph

M.I.

Last Name

Goodman

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

1223 Wildcat Rd

City or Town

St. Johns

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48879

Telephone Number

5179274359

E-mail Address

Joe.goodman@live.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

1223 Wildcat Rd

City or Town

St. Johns

County

Clinton

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48879

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Bingham (CLINTON)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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This is our primary residence that we just built and based on our location we feel the SEV is severely inflated based on the actual cash value that we could sell it 

for now. The county ECF for our township was 0.9210 but a ECF factor of 1.17 was used during our determination. The current market and area wouldn't support 

a sale price of anything near what we have into the house to build it. We have compared our house against other competing properties in the area based on their 

current SEV values and sales of other properties to get a reasonable range of fair market value which is substantially lower than our current SEV value of our 

residence.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

1

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

030-015-200-010-01

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

351200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

351200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

575000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

287500

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Joseph Goodman

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel 

with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

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